Conjoint A/Prof. Deborah Cockrell
| Work Phone | (02) 4349 4514 |
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| Fax | (02) 4349 4567 |
| Deborah.Cockrell@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Conjoint Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences
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| Office | Health Precinct |
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Qualifications
- PhD, University of Sydney, 2005
- Master of Business Administration, University of Newcastle, 2011
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, University of Sydney, 2000
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Birmingham, 1985
Research
Research keywords
- rural oral health
- rural placements
- self-assessment
Research expertise
PhD studies into long-term and short-term impact of a rural placement program on future career chioce for dental graduates. Previously researched issues relating to rural and remote oral health/dental workforce. NH&MRC funding to study self-preceived oral health needs in rural and remote communities in NSW.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 100 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- dental education
- reflective practice
- rural placements
- self-assessment
Teaching expertise
Awarded Fellowship in Teaching and Learning at Univeristy of Sydney. Involved 6 month secondment during which I researched and developed self-assessment strategies to promote learning in Oral Surgery.